Ulrich Diesing (12 March 1911 – 17 April 1945) was a German pilot in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. On 17 April 1945, Ulrich Diesing was killed in an accident near Boizenburg, Nazi Germany. During his career he was credited with 15 aerial victories.

Summary of career

Awards

Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords

Aviator badge

Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe

Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 September 1942 as Major and Geschwaderkommodore of Zerstörergeschwader 1

Ulrich Diesing

Dates of rank

References

Sources

1911 births

1945 deaths

People from Zielona Góra County

Military personnel from the Province of Brandenburg

German police officers

Luftwaffe World War II generals

Luftwaffe personnel killed in World War II

Condor Legion personnel

German World War II flying aces

Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Road incident deaths in Nazi Germany

Major generals of the Luftwaffe

Ulrich Diesing